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South Hall History

After entering the Frick home through the East Vestibule, visitors ascended through the foyer toward the South Hall, anchored by the Stair Hall at right. Here, a second axis led toward the Gallery, passing from the South Hall to the North Hall and uninterrupted by the central Living Hall. The halls were designed as a corridor for the public rooms—the Dining Room, Fragonard Room, Living Hall, and Library—each with views onto the Fifth Avenue Garden.

Decorative Art in the South Hall

Jean-Henri Riesener, 1734–1806. French. Commode and Secrétaire with Pictorial and Trellis Marquetry, late 18th century. Purchased 1915. Both pieces were made for Marie-Antoinette in the 1780s, possibly for her apartments in the Tuileries.

Sèvres Porcelain Biscuit Bust of Louis XV, on a Glazed Pedestal, both c. 1760. French. Given in memory of Guy Bauman by his friends, 1990.

Workshop of André-Charles Boulle, 1642–1732. French. Kneehole Desk with Tendril Marquetry of Tortoiseshell and Brass, c. 1700. Purchased 1918. Boulle’s productions were considered marvels from the outset, and admiration for the elaborate tortoiseshell and brass marquetry that he perfected continues to this day. His pieces were collected through the 18th century and the desk was modified by Étienne Levasseur (1721–1798) around 1770 to reflect the current taste.

View Works Currently on Display in the South Hall

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Google Art Project

Google recently announced the major global expansion of last year's groundbreaking Art Project. This unique collaboration merging art and technology now includes 151 partners in 40 countries around the world. In the United States alone, the project has expanded beyond the initial group of four museums, which included The Frick Collection, to represent 29 partners — ranging from large institutions to university galleries — in 16 cities.